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Modern Manners Guy Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Polite Life

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Modern life creates etiquette dilemmas that never existed before. Should you forward a personal text to a friend? Is it ever Okay to break-up via email? The Modern Manners Guy is here to answer questions like these and the perennial favorites like how much to tip and when should party invitations go out. Tune in each week for a new tip that will set you on the path to a more polite life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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401 MMG How to Handle Stubborn Adults 03.09.2016 10:27

Being stubborn by insisting on always getting your way, doesn't mean you've "won"... it means you're a jerk. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2c8tg56 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

400 MMG 3 Low Points of the 2016 Rio Olympics 28.08.2016 10:04

Outside of the shiny medals and heroic efforts, not all is glitz and glamour when it come to Olympic manners. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2bUpp9h Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

399 MMG Don't Be a Sore Loser: How to Handle Defeat 21.08.2016 9:18

Handling defeat is never easy, but that doesn't mean you have to be a sore loser. Here's some tips to handle defeat with grace. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2bq6rcL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

398 MMG How to Be Supportive of Unusual Grief 13.08.2016 10:23

Whenever someone suffers a loss, it's proper to be there for them... even when you can't relate or understand why they're grieving. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2aP8TL2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

397 MMG 3 Things You Should Never Do While Playing Pokémon Go 31.07.2016 8:31

Pokémon GO Etiquette… Yup, it's a thing and we need to talk about it ASAP. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2blcOf9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

396 MMG 3 Etiquette Rules for Work Calls While Driving 24.07.2016 9:09

Business can take you in many directions, and when it involves you being on the road taking calls in the car is just a part of work. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2aZ12ba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

395 MMG The 3 Absolute Worst Travel Companions 17.07.2016 9:40

Nothing like planning a weekend away with a travel companion who isn't on the same page as you but in an entirely different book for that matter. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2aqvJsL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

302 MMG How To Handle A Freeloader 10.07.2016 6:17

Unlike a friendly houseguest, a freeloader does not care about what you have going on in your life, only their comfort. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/U0QhKX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

394 MMG How to End a Love Triangle 02.07.2016 9:30

if dating isn't hard enough, what happens when you find out your stuck in a love triangle? Yeesh, talk about awkward! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29u9qNf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

392 MMG What to Do If You Get Pulled Over for Speeding 19.06.2016 10:37

Getting a speeding ticket is never fun, but keep calm. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29tEBcG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

391 MMG How to Properly Excuse Yourself When Nature Calls 12.06.2016 8:56

Mother Nature isn't always so beautiful... like when you're nursing a stomach bug but still have to go out in public. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/28VPZOC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

390 MMG How to Be a Polite Internet Troll 05.06.2016 9:13

Before you troll someone online, make sure you use class and wit over arrogance and cruelty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

389 MMG 3 Etiquette Faux Pas That Aren't So Bad After All 28.05.2016 7:57

Even though I advocate all things mannerly, sometimes you have to look back at popular faux pas and revisit their validity. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1U0umxY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

388 MMG Is It OK to Be a Jerk When You're Right? 21.05.2016 8:51

A proper jerk is someone who's in the right, knows it, and stands their ground with poise. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1WzKjib Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

387 MMG 3 Ways to Tank a Graduation Speech 15.05.2016 9:32

When you're asked to make a graduation speech, don't use your time in the limelight to cast an improper shadow. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1OHIibD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

386 MMG Want to Take a Gap Year? 3 Rules for Pitching to Your Parents 08.05.2016 9:00

A Gap Year is not a break from reality, it's an amazing gift. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Wn0lLL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

191 MMG Proper Networking Etiquette 01.05.2016 6:25

3 easy tips to handle a networking event etiquette. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1T4Jgk1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

385 MMG How to Handle a Disrespectful Crowd During a Speaking Gig 21.04.2016 8:53

They say public speaking is one of the most nerve wracking things to experiecne. But I say it's handling the hecklers in the crowd is even worse. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1X2GUax Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

384 MMG Hate Animals? Here's How to Act Around Pet Lovers 16.04.2016 9:55

Even if you don't like pets, it's improper to completely ignore people just because they are. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1rag8Rh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

383 MMG How to Be a Proper Prankster 10.04.2016 8:39

It's all fun and games until an improper prankster ruins it for the rest of us. Learn How To Be A Proper Prankster with these three tips. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RUVui1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

382 MMG How to Deal with Someone Who Only Texts You 03.04.2016 9:29

If you're a fan of Modern Manners Guy, you know I'm not a fan of a compulsive or over-texter. But even worse is an ONLY texter. Ugh, let the nightmare end, please! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1qIMylI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

381 MMG How to Be Less of a Jerk in Facebook Arguments 26.03.2016 8:10

No matter how many times I try to stop rude Facebook behavior, people still keep fighting. So, if you are going to, at least do it properly... and with class (if possible). Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1qqfEWD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

380 MMG What Is Appropriate Bathroom Stall Conversation? 19.03.2016 10:03

No matter the level of severity for a conversation, when you enter a bathroom stall to "do your business," all other discussions should end. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1UPZAu7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

379 MMG How to Handle Your Close Friends Dating 13.03.2016 8:51

When two of your close friends start dating, and you are left out, the last thing you should do is hate the situation. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/21uo2A6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

378 MMG 3 Tips for the Social Art Class Attendee 05.03.2016 8:57

Attending a social art class is not the time to bring out your inner art critic, boast about your work, or take down others. It's about having fun. That's it. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1WpgvkW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.